Products Description of Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate CAS#135236-72-5
Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca) is the calcium salt of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid. It appears as a fine white crystalline powder, with slight solubility in water and low hygroscopicity. This product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, featuring high purity, consistent particle size and low impurity content.
HMB-Ca is a popular nutritional functional ingredient. It helps reduce muscle protein breakdown and supports muscle maintenance during intense training or calorie restriction. It is suitable for formulators looking for reliable, standardized HMB calcium source for health and sports nutrition products.
Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | >215°C (dec.) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Water (Slightly) |
| form | Powder |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H10O3.Ca.2H/c1-5(2,8)3-4(6)7;;;/h8H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7);;; |
| InChIKey | WLJUMPWVUPNXMF-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)C(O)(C)C.[Ca] |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 135236-72-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| HS Code | 2920907090 |
Product Application of Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate CAS#135236-72-5
HMB-Ca is a key functional raw material widely adopted in sports nutrition and dietary supplement formulations. It is frequently added into pre-workout and post-workout powders, protein bars, capsules and tablets for fitness users and athletes, helping relieve muscle fatigue and accelerate tissue repair after intense training. It is also formulated into senior nutrition products to slow age-related muscle loss and maintain lean muscle mass.
This ingredient can be incorporated into various functional foods such as solid beverages, dairy products and confectionery. It is compatible with amino acids, vitamins and minerals for compound health formulas. It is also suitable for special medical nutrition food, supporting muscle health management for people with limited calorie intake or poor physical condition.
